Lord Peter Flint, of the King's Elite, was on a ship bound
for Plymouth with his captive: Lady Jessamine Fane, accused
of treason. Jessamine tries Flint's patience with her
defiant nature, her attempts to flee, and her beauty. If
Flint weren't a confirmed bachelor, his prisoner's gaoler,
and most of all an agent of the Crown, he might succumb to
her charms. It will never happen until she is proven
innocent, which appears very doubtful. Jessamine wants to be
free from Flint, from her miserable life, avoid the gallows,
and most of all from the man who wants the secrets only she
knows.
Two books into The
King's Elite, and it looks like the incomparable
Virginia Heath has created the definitive Regency romantic
spy series. What stands out the most for me is how Flint is
written: he is a spy, dedicated to King and country; he is
known for being cool and level-headed, and he remains that way
even as he finds himself falling for Jess. He never forgets
that Jess might very well be a traitor, and he fights his
attraction for the hot-tempered Jess; he would never let
himself become entangled with the enemy however tempting; he
knows only too well how devastating it can be. Peter is
truly THE UNCOMPROMISING LORD FLINT, his turmoil is
palpable, and I loved him all the more for his integrity.
Ms. Heath wrote a very convincing hero who earned my respect
and kept it to the end. And what an ending it was with some
astounding plot twists I never anticipated that kept me
glued to the page and the romance and intimate moments were
utter perfection.
Virginia Heath's effortlessly elegant prose reigns supreme,
as does her legendary wit which manifests itself in some
unforgettable verbal exchanges. The secondary characters are
just as engaging, mostly Flint's delightful and unflappable
mother. THE UNCOMPROMISING LORD FLINT is yet another
dazzling book by Virginia Heath, whose storytelling skills
and character development are unmatched.
Part of The King’s Elite. Charged with high
treason, Lady Jessamine Fane’s under the watchful eye of
icily calm Lord Peter Flint. A task this spy won’t be swayed
from, no matter how alluring his prisoner! Only, it’s not
long before Flint realizes tenacious Jess hides a lifetime
of pain. With so much at stake, can he afford to take a
chance on their powerful attraction?
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